INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Colombia has seen a significant surge in public protests
social and economic reforms.These are intended to reduce inequalities but are seen by many as risks to an already weak economy.President
Petro entered office with plans to revamp healthcare, pensions, and labor laws.He promotes less private sector involvement and more
government control, along with better benefits for workers.However, this approach has met with widespread skepticism
opposition is robust, especially in major cities where diverse groups, from everyday people to political veterans, openly express their
initiatives.Such large turnouts suggest a broad worry that the reforms could be detrimental.Meanwhile, the government claims that these
advancing their plans, aiming to foster more equality but encountering concerns about government overreach.This ongoing conflict underlines
the challenges Colombia faces in implementing change
The nation must find a way to balance advancement with stability.The debates and outcomes of these reforms will undoubtedly influence
currently stalled in Congress.In response, his administration is seeking other ways to strengthen state influence
and it has not cleared existing debts.This situation has caused a loss of nearly $2.2 billion for these insurers
